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Hey everyone! I've recently been hearing a lot about students partaking in research programs during their time at university, and I'm really curious to learn more about what these entail. Could someon …

Hey guys, I'm concerned about getting student loans to pay for college since my grades aren't that great. Will this have a negative impact on my eligibility for loans? If so, what other options do I h …

Hey guys, I'm feeling a little bit stressed about choosing the right colleges to apply to. There are so many options and I don't want to regret my decisions later on. How did you guys narrow down your …

Hello! I'm starting to work on my college applications and I'm not sure whether I should use the Common App or the Coalition App. Can anyone share the pros and cons of each? Thanks a lot!

Hey there, I'm a junior, and I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to manage school, extracurriculars, and college prep. Do you have any tips on how to balance everything and stay organized? Feel …

Hello everyone, I enjoy creating art in my free time and have even sold some of my pieces to friends and family. I was wondering whether or not I could include art as an extracurricular activity on my …

I was just wondering which looks better on college applications: volunteering for a cause I'm passionate about or pursuing an internship related to my intended major? I only have time for one, and I w …

Hi guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching different colleges to apply to. I have a pretty specific major in mind, and I've noticed that not all colleges offer it. Should I still …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I've heard of honors colleges within larger universities. What are the benefits of attending an honors college, and is it worth considering for my college applications? Tha …

Hello everyone, I recently got my SAT score and I'm not sure if a 1520 is good enough for Ivy League admissions. Should I retake the test or just focus on other parts of my application? I could really …

I noticed that some people add titles to their essays, and I'm wondering if I should do the same for my college essay. What do you think? Does it make a difference to the admissions officers? Thanks i …

Hello, I have a felony on my record, and I'm worried about how it might affect my chances of getting financial aid for college. Do any of you know if having a felony disqualifies someone from receivin …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I know that recommendation letters are a part of it, but how important are they really? Should I be worried …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I want to make sure my resume is as strong as possible, but I'm not sure what I should include or how to format it. …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I've started to put together a list of colleges that I'm interested in applying to. What factors should I consider when creating this list? I want to make sure …

Hi guys! I was wondering if colleges actually check for plagiarism in application essays. I'm not planning on plagiarizing, but I'm curious if they have a system in place to catch students who do. Tha …

Hello! Some of the colleges I'm applying to have gone test-optional due to COVID-19. How do I decide if I should submit my test scores or go test-optional? Thanks in advance for any advice!

I'm considering asking either a teacher or a coach for a letter of recommendation, but I'm unsure which would be more beneficial. They both know me well, but is it better to get a recommendation from …

Greetings! As a junior, I've developed a strong interest in political science and want to major in it. How can I identify colleges with reputable programs in this area? I've looked into Georgetown, UV …

Hey everyone, I was thinking about my extracurriculars and I've done quite a bit of traveling with my family. We've visited several countries and experienced different cultures together. Would college …